Camp Lejeune officials have released more information about the Marines killed in a Monday night training incident in Nevada.

Pfc. Joshua M. Martino, 19, of Clearfield, Pa., served as a mortarman assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. He joined the Marine Corps in July 2012. Martino's awards include the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Lance Cpl. David P. Fenn II, 20, of Polk City, Fla., was a mortarman assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. He joined the Marine Corps in June 2010 and was promoted to his current rank in March 2011. Fenn's awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in 2011.

Lance Cpl. Roger W. Muchnick Jr., 23, of Fairfield, Conn., was a mortarman assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. He joined the Marine Corps in June 2010 and was promoted to his current rank in May 2011. Muchnick's awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in 2011.

Lance Cpl. Joshua C. Taylor, 21, of Marietta, Ohio, was a mortarman assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. He joined the Marine Corps in June 2010 and was promoted to his current rank in August 2011. Taylor's awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in 2011.

Lance Cpl. Mason J. Vanderwork, 21, of Hickory, N.C., was a mortarman assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. He joined the Marine Corps in June 2010 and was promoted to his current rank in August 2011. Vanderwork's awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in 2011.

Lance Cpl. William T. Wild IV, 21, of Anne Arundel, Md., was a mortarman assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. He joined the Marine Corps in October 2010 and was promoted to his current rank in December 2011. Wild's awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in 2011.

Page 2 of 5 - Cpl. Aaron J. Ripperda, 26, of Madison, Ill., was an anti-tank missleman assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. He joined the Marine Corps in September 2008 and was promoted to his current rank in April 2011. Ripperda's awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in 2011.

Those injured were transported to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada for treatment and further evaluation. The Navy Corpsman is considered very seriously injured; five others are seriously injured and two Marines have been treated for minor injuries and released, according to information from 2nd MEF.

Currently, there is an employment suspension of the 60mm mortar system across the Marine Corps. All units using the system have been directed to immediately discontinue using the mortar system until further notice.

The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Updated at 6:06 p.m.

Mason Vanderwork, a graduate of St. Stephens High School in Hickory, died during an exercise involving the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force from Camp Lejeune Monday night, a family friend confirmed to the Charlotte Observer.

William “Taylor” Wild, of Severna Park, Md., was among the Marines killed, school officials confirmed to the Capital Gazette.

David Paul Fenn II, 20, of Polk City, Fla., was also killed, according to ABC Action News.

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A mortar shell explosion Monday at an Army depot in Hawthorne, Nev., killed seven Marines and injured eight other servicemen. Here are profiles of victims identified by family members to the Associated Press:

AARON RIPPERDA, 26

Ripperda was a football player while he attended high school in Highland, Ill., near St. Louis. He was respectful and hardworking, according to Highland High School Assistant Principal Karen Gauen, and “definitely had the discipline for the military.”

Ripperda had dreams of becoming a professional chef. His aunt, Beverly Lesicko, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch he joined the Marines for a chance to explore the world. He was scheduled to come home in May.

JOSH TAYLOR, 21

Marine Lance Cpl. Taylor, who worked with mortars and served tours in Afghanistan and Kuwait, had dreamed being in the Corps since watching the History Channel as a boy. He joined right after graduating from a high school in Marietta, Ohio, in 2010.

Taylor's grandfather, Larry Stephens, said Taylor was engaged to be married, with a wedding planned for May.

Page 3 of 5 - His fiancee's father called him an exceptional person.

“You don't meet many young men like him today,” Keith Malone told The Marietta Times. “He was respectful to everyone, very humble, just happy, happy all the time.”

Taylor is also survived by three sisters and a brother.

ROGER MUCHNICK, 23

Muchnick, who'd been in the Marines for about three years, had served in Afghanistan and was considering returning to college after his enlistment was up. He played high school lacrosse and football in Westport, Conn., and later played lacrosse at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he studied business.

In a biography on the university's website, Muchnick said the one thing he would like to do before he died was “live,” and his most embarrassing moment was getting caught lip-synching in a school talent show.

“He was at the top of his game when this happened,” said his grandfather, Jerome Muchnick. “You can't imagine losing a very handsome, 23-year-old grandson who was vital and loving.”

JOSH MARTINO, 19

Pfc. Martino, who hailed from Dubois, Pa., and was preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan, aspired to be a Marine since boyhood.

“Since he was probably 8 years old he wanted to be a Marine,” said his mother, Karen Perry. “That's all he wanted to do.”

Martino was a talkative former high school athlete and accomplished hunter who hoped to marry his fiancee later this year, Perry said.

His mother said she first heard a radio news report about the Monday accident, then three Marines arrived at her workplace to say her son was among the seven dead.

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Updated at 2:18 p.m.

Officials at Hawthorne Army Depot said they are deeply saddened and mourning the losses of the fatal incident that occured there Monday night.

Seven Marines were killed and seven Marines and one sailor were injured during a training event.

Karen Perry said her son, Pfc. Josh Martino, 19, of Dubois, Pa., was an accomplished hunter and former high school athlete who had dreamed of being in the Marines since boyhood and was preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan. He hoped to marry his fiancee later this year, she told The Associated Press.

The grandfather of a 23-year-old Connecticut native confirmed to the Associated Press that his grandson had been killed. Roger Muchnick grew up in Westport, Conn., and had served in Afghanistan, according to Jerome Muchnick. The young man was considering going to college after serving in the Marines. The elder Muchnick said his grandson was a vibrant, loving man, and he's devastated by his death.

Marine Lance Cpl. Josh Taylor's fulfilled a nearly lifelong dream when he joined the military right after graduating from a southeastern Ohio high school in 2010, said his grandfather, Larry Stephens.

Page 4 of 5 - Stephens said his grandson had talked about being a Marine since he was about 5, watching the History Channel and studying the military. After joining, he worked with mortars and served tours in Afghanistan and Kuwait, and was preparing for another tour in Afghanistan.

"Our sympathies and thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of 2nd Marine Division," said Lt. Col. Craig M. Short, Commander, Hawthorne Army Depot. "Although this is a very difficult time for the entire depot and our small town, we will continue to work closely with the Marine Corps during this tragic incident."

The commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, Gen. Dennis L. Via, expressed his appreciation to the first responders in the incident.

"We share the Marine Corps and Hawthorne community's grief following this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I offer my sincere appreciation to the first responders and medical professionals in the community who supported our wounded and fallen Marines."

The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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Updated at 2:11 p.m.

Karen Perry said her son, Pfc. Josh Martino, 19, of Dubois, Pa., was an accomplished hunter and former high school athlete who had dreamed of being in the Marines since boyhood and was preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan. He hoped to marry his fiancee later this year, she told The Associated Press.

The grandfather of a 23-year-old Connecticut native confirmed to the Associated Press that his grandson had been killed. Roger Muchnick grew up in Westport, Conn., and had served in Afghanistan, according to Jerome Muchnick. The young man was considering going to college after serving in the Marines. The elder Muchnick said his grandson was a vibrant, loving man, and he's devastated by his death.

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Updated at 12:44 p.m.

An eighth injured Marine reported his injuries Tuesday, according to II Marine Expeditionary Forceofficials. Currently, the sailor is considered very seriously injured; five others are seriously injured and two Marines have been treated for minor injuries and released back to the unit.

The identities of the fallen Marines will be announced tonight at 9:45 p.m. along with a statement from the unit commander. Status updates of those injured will be provided as it becomes available, according to II MEF.

The fatal incident occurred during a training exercise shortly before 10 p.m. Monday The injured were transported to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada for treatment and further evaluation.

"We send our prayers and condolences to the families of the Marines and sailors who have been killed and injured in this tragic accident," Lukeman said. "Our first priority is to provide them with the support they need during this very difficult time, and we're doing that right now."

Page 5 of 5 - It is still unclear at this time as to what caused the incident.

"We don't know yet what caused this malfunction," said Lukeman. "A team of investigators has begun the investigation, to figure out just what happened."

There is an employment suspension of the 60mm mortar system across the Marine Corps. All units using the system have been directed to immediately discontinue using the mortar system until further notice.

The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Updated at 12:14 p.m.

Military officials said they are unsure if there will be a local memorial service for the troops killed in a Monday explosion during a training exercise.

“The unit is still out there and I think they were towards the end of their training,” said Capt. Binford Strickland, the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs officer. “I know they had or will have a local memorial service out there, however, I'm not aware of anything that's happening here yet.”

The names of the wounded and deceased as well as the unit involved could not be confirmed by public affairs.

A statement from the battalion commander of the affected unit will be released at 9:45 p.m.

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Updated at 11:34 a.m.

Marine Lance Cpl. Josh Taylor's fulfilled a nearly lifelong dream when he joined the military right after graduating from a southeastern Ohio high school in 2010, said his grandfather, Larry Stephens.

Stephens said his grandson had talked about being a Marine since he was about 5, watching the History Channel and studying the military. After joining, he worked with mortars and served tours in Afghanistan and Kuwait, and was preparing for another tour in Afghanistan.

Stephens called Taylor "polite, respectful," saying he would "do anything for anybody."

Taylor was engaged to be married, with a wedding planned for May.

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Marine Lance Cpl. Josh Taylor, 21 of Marietta, Ohio, and Marine Roger Muchnick, 23, of Westport, Pa,. have been identified as two of the Camp Lejeune Marines killed in a training incident on Monday night during a mountain warfare training exercise in Nevada, according to the Associated Press.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

Camp Lejeune officials confirmed Monday that seven Marines died during the blast, which left several other Marines and a Navy corpsman injured. One of the injured Marines reportedly succumbed to his wounds at the hospital bringing the total to eight.

According to Camp Lejeune officials, all families have been notified and a full list of the Marines killed and injured will be released at 9:45 p.m. today.